Pediatrics - Emergency Medicine - Physician

SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health are seeking a pediatric emergency medicine physician to practice at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Primary Responsibilities :

Provide expert emergency medical care to pediatric patients in an ACS-verified Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, seeing over 45,000 children annually

Deliver care in a high-volume, urban emergency department that serves a diverse population from the inner city, the metropolitan area, and a 250-mile referral radius in Missouri and Illinois

Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team including pediatric trauma surgeons, pediatric intensivists, pediatric surgical subspecialists, pediatric radiologists, pediatric respiratory therapists, and pediatric pharmacists

Participate in practice and quality improvement projects with a commitment to excellence in patient care

Serve as a faculty member with Saint Louis University School of Medicine, contributing to the education of future healthcare providers, including fellows, residents, medical students and allied health students

Ensure compliance with department, hospital, and institutional policies and procedural standards

Qualifications :

Board eligibility or board certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Meet requirements to obtain Missouri and Illinois licensure

Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Certification in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Experience in treating a wide range of pediatric medical emergencies and traumatic injuries

Commitment to compassionate, family-centered care in a child-friendly environment

Work in a constant state of alertness while maintaining a safe clinical environment

Work Environment :

Based in a state-of-the-art 35-bed emergency department with 4 resuscitation / trauma rooms

Pediatric-trained nursing staff certified in PALS to provide the highest level of pediatric patient care

Also, supported by a dedicated Child Life team and pastoral care representatives to ease the hospital experience for children and families

Located in St. Louis, MO, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital is a not-for-profit ranked among the best children's hospitals in the country. We care for children and teenagers of all ages, from the St. Louis surrounding area, Illinois, and across the country.

As an award-winning pediatric hospital, we are committed to compassionate, quality care. We offer the following :

• State-of-the-art clinical facilities like our Level IV NICU and our Level I Pediatric Emergency & Trauma Center
• More than 200 specialists regarded as some of the leading pediatric expertsin the country
• More than 60 services offered including emergency care, cardiology , neonatology , gastroenterology , and cancer care for kids
• Over 195 beds caring for patients ranging from 0 - 21 years of age

Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the city make this one of the most attractive cities for young professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, theres always something to do or see here.

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